Diana Otero is our talented Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation who leads with her heart bringing care and an impeccable attention to detail to all of the special campaigns and key programs she leads at LCF.
She brings over 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and immigration advocacy which fuels her commitment to supporting leaders and organizations through initiatives like the Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, the Capital Campaign, and one our newest programs Rest is Power which enables organizations to provide their executive leaders with sabbatical to rest and recharge. Diana is also an incredible event organizer who creates beautiful spaces where participants feel loved and welcomed. She earned a Bachelor’s in Communications and Journalism from La Sabana University in Colombia.
When Diana first came to the Bay Area from Bogota, Colombia leaving behind her family support network, building new relationships with a local family and the Latino community made her feel safer, supported, and less alone. Her passion for helping everyone feel loved and welcomed into community brought her into the nonprofit sector and is why Diana is so passionate about helping organizations thrive as they support entire communities and making leaders feel safe, seen, and respected to dream big within a place that feels like home.
An avid soccer fan, Diana especially roots for teams with Colombian players. In her free time, she serves on the board of the St. Francis Center in Redwood City. She loves singing, dancing salsa, and spending quality time with her husband, son, mom, friends, and Luna, her chocolate labradoodle.